Find out how popular the last name Patwari is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Patwari.

Patwari, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Patwari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patwari in America

Patwari is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patwari surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Patwari.

The history of the last name Patwari

The surname Patwari is of Indian origin, specifically from the Hindi and Urdu languages. The name can be traced back to the 16th century in Northern India, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Pakistan.

The word 'Patwari' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Patra', which means 'document' or 'record'. Historically, Patwaris were village-level record keepers who maintained land records, revenue accounts, and other official documents. They played a crucial role in the administration of villages and were highly respected for their work.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patwari can be found in the 'Ain-i-Akbari', a 16th-century administrative manual compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The manual mentions the appointment of Patwaris in various regions of the empire.

In the 17th century, the Patwari surname appeared in several revenue records and administrative documents of the Mughal Empire. During this period, individuals with the surname Patwari served as record keepers and administrators in various parts of Northern India.

One notable figure with the surname Patwari was Mian Noor Mohammad Patwari, who lived in the late 18th century. He was a prominent landowner and administrator in the Punjab region, and his family played a significant role in the local governance of the area.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Patwari was Munshi Sadiq Ali Patwari, a renowned scholar and author from the 19th century. He wrote several books on subjects ranging from history to literature and was highly respected for his contributions to the preservation of Urdu language and culture.

In the early 20th century, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, appointed a commission to investigate land reforms in the country. The commission's report, known as the 'Patwari Commission Report', highlighted the importance of Patwaris in maintaining accurate land records and advocated for their continued role in rural administration.

Throughout history, the surname Patwari has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to administration, record-keeping, and governance in various regions of India and Pakistan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patwari

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Patwari.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Patwari was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Patwari was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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